2017-01-28 - The Berkeley Times

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Central Regional Block Scheduling To Roll Out In May

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional middle and high schools will experiment with block scheduling in May before switching over to it permanently for the 2017-2018 school year, officials said.

Students will have two schedules that alternate back and forth, board member Wilson told members of the public at the January 19 Board of Education meeting. The days will be made up of three 90-minute classes and one 45-minute class.

On one day, there will be four classes. On the next, they will have four different classes.

The days will be called garnet days and gold days, named after the school colors.

The start and end times of school will be the same, she added. Much to the students’ delight, lunch (Scheduling - See Page 5)

–Photos by The Berkeley Times The Central Regional School Board discussed how it would switch to block scheduling starting in May.

Varied Attempts To Control Drug Abuse In Ocean County

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By Chris Lundy ow do you control illegal drug and alcohol use in your town? Experts debate this constantly, especially as the number of heroin deaths continue to climb every year. A local medical office started giving an award to towns who are doing everything right in combatting the problems.

The Institute for Prevention at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas

Health awarded Lacey Township as a Town of Excellence for the communitywide efforts to combat illegal drug and alcohol use.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child and there are more people in the prevention field than ever before doing the heavy lifting, trying to fight underage drinking and the heroin epidemic,” said Mayor Peter Curatolo, who also works as (Drug Abuse - See Page 4)

| January 28, 2017

Berkeley Swears In School Board Members

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Board of Education members filled a vacancy on the board with John MacMoyle, a former member who ran unsuccessfully for a spot last year.

There was an opening after Louis Tuminaro John MacMoyle stepped down. He had been elected to the Central Regional Board of Education. This left a spot that the rest of the board members had to fill.

Three people expressed interest in the spot, but MacMoyle was the most qualified, said board president Thomas Guarascio. The three were interviewed by Guarascio and other board members David Ytreboe, Edward Cammarato, and Stephen Pellecchia.

“It was based on experience,” Guarascio said.

“The other two candidates were lacking in experience and knowledge of the district.” He did, however, encourage the other two candidates to get involved in school events so they could run in the future.

MacMoyle was a running mate with Pellecchia, Ytreboe, and (current township councilwoman) Sophia Gingrich for the board in 2010. He did not (Members - See Page 5)

Special Meeting To Discuss New Cable Provider For Holiday City-Silver Ridge

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A public hearing about Verizon bringing Fios to select areas of town will be held during the Holiday City Silver Ridge Park Coalition meeting.

This will be held at the Silver Ridge Park North clubhouse, located at

101 Westport Drive, at 9 a.m. on February 3.

Fios is the product name Verizon uses in relation to its internet, cable, and telephone service bundle.

Councilwoman Judy Noonan said the service will only become available in senior com-

munities at this time.

Verizon representatives will be available to provide more information at the meeting.

Richard McConville, a Verizon spokesman, confirmed that Fios was being brought in to sections of the town, but (Cable - See Page 5)

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Drug Abuse:

Continued From Page 1 the director of the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center for the Ocean County Health Department.

How Big is the Problem?

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office compiles the numbers of deaths, as well as the numbers of saves with Narcan, the naloxone spray that first responders use to save the lives of people who are at risk of overdosing.

Al Della Fave, press officer for the prosecutor’s office, shared the following statistics on overdoses for the past few years. Keep in mind that an overdose, by definition, means that someone died from using drugs. Additionally, these figures represent all kinds of overdoses, but he said the majority were from opiates such as heroin and fentanyl.

2012: 53 overdoses.

2013: 112 overdoses.

2014: 101 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals.

2015: 118 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals.

2016: 197 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals.

Della Fave noted that the number of overdoses will likely increase to more than 200 as toxicology reports come in.

2017: 6 overdoses. 18 Narcan reversals.

These figures were accurate as of the morning of January 18. According to these figures, this was an average of one death every three days, and one Narcan save a day.

Change Attitudes to Change Behavior The first thing to do is understand the problem, officials said.

One of the most important goals is to alter peo-

ple’s perceptions about drugs and alcohol, said Michael Capko, DART Prevention Coalition Manager for Robert Wood Johnson. The name DART used to stand for their organization, he said. The name has since changed, but the acronym has been kept since the goal of the organization is “taking aim at substance abuse.”

“Attitudes and opinions are where you start to see change,” he said. This forms the groundwork for everything else in the community.

Some residents needed convincing to show them that there really was a problem, said Heather Scanlon, municipal alliance coordinator for Lacey.

“A lot of people had their heads buried in the sand,” she said. “There was an understanding that this was a big problem and we needed to address it as a unified front.”

Lacey Lt. Paul Sullivan said that stopping underage drinking sometimes starts with teaching the adults about the problems.

If people start drinking prior to the age of 15, they are five times more likely to have a drinking problem, he said.

“Alcohol is the true gateway to everything else,” he said.

Therefore, it is important to address it at very young ages, he said. Also, it is important to teach parents. They become part of the problem when they host parties with kids drinking, thinking it is no big deal.

“You can’t have the attitude that ‘It’s just alcohol’ or ‘It’s just kids being kids’ because it will continue to be a real problem that can lead to the demise of your kid or another kid” if your child gets behind the wheel of a car, he said.

What It Takes to be a Town of Excellence

Robert Wood Johnson evaluates municipalities based on a checklist of criteria, Capko said. This is the first year for the award, he said. He noted that Brick, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, and Plumsted also worked hard for this award.

“Lacey has really met and exceeded the criteria on all fronts,” he said. These are the priorities that they look at: Underage Drinking: “Parents who host lose the most” campaign to curb parents from allowing alcohol at their children’s parties.

Sticker Shock, where stickers are posted on alcohol bottles at liquor stores that tell consumers that it is illegal to sell or provide alcohol to minors.

TIPS (Training on Intervention Procedures) policy change on the municipal or organizational level Private property ordinance, allowing police to make arrests for underage drinking on private property.

NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control trainings for alcohol outlet owners and store managers.

Illegal Marijuana Use: Disseminate information on the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Prescription Drug Misuse: Permanent prescription drug drop box and mobile collection box to get unused medication out of homes.

“What’s in your Medicine Cabinet?” presentation.

Narcan training for community members.

Tobacco Use: Tobacco merchant education.

Smoke free parks/outdoor recreation by municipal ordinance.

Smoke free signage in municipal parks and outdoor spaces.

DART Youth Prevention Coalition: Presence of the DART coalition in the high school and middle school.

Advisor participation on the DART Youth Prevention Coalition Advisor Committee.

“What the designation means is that it really validates the effort made in our township to improve the quality of life for all of our residents and from a prestigious institution like RWJ Barnabas Health to recognize our township for these achievements means a lot,” Mayor Curatolo said. “But for the efforts of our Municipal Alliance, our police department, our recreation department, our schools and all our volunteers working in concert with each other, awards like this simply don’t happen so I am very proud of everyone that had a hand in this.”

But by no means does this award mean that the problem is solved. For all of the town’s efforts, the town has not yet seen a reduction in drug use, the chief warned.

“Heroin is at an all-time high. The problem is going to increase before it’s going to decrease,” DiBella said.

Programs and Activities A number of programs and activities led to residents fighting drugs and alcohol use in Lacey, and officials there used these programs as examples on how to successfully fight these issues: RED Night Out, a recurring event where families come out for speakers and activities, (Drug Abuse - See Page 5)

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Scheduling:

Continued From Page 1 will increase from 25 minutes to 27 minutes. The scheduling will not affect midterms or finals.

The district has been working on this for three years, Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. District officials have been visiting other districts where block scheduling is done in order to learn what works.

“It’s a half mile from our gym to our library,” Parlapanides said. The goal was to cut down on wasted transition time between classes. Currently, he said there are 11 transitions per day. Every time there’s a transition, there are a few minutes in the beginning and end of class that are lost.

An additional benefit is that students will not have seven subjects worth of new homework a day, he said. Also, if a student is absent, they only have to make up half of their subjects.

There are down sides to the change as well, he said. In the event of an absence, the student would lose twice as much time from whatever subjects were on that day.

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Continued From Page 1 did not discuss which sections. He said the timeline is that work will begin this year, but it is unknown when Berkeley residents will be hooked up to the service.

Some residents have been unhappy with the current provider, Comcast. They even filed a class action suit against them in 2015. According to the suit, the residents accused Comcast of being unclear about costs, particularly involving price changes after an introductory rate expires. They

Drug Abuse:

Continued From Page 4 Scanlon said. It was promoted with local businesses, and it stands for Reaching and Educating a Drug-free community.

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs event.

Parent awareness program in 2014 that drew 800 parents and students.

Prescription drop-off at the police department.

“Without a doubt, that medicine drop-off has continued to be a success,” Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella said.

Prevention Vs. Punishment Manchester and Brick townships have

Members:

Continued From Page 1 have the votes to win a spot in that election.

He ran again in 2012 alongside Ytreboe and Tuminaro. He was later appointed to fill a spot after several board members became council members in the 2012 election. He ran in 2016 but lost again.

Per law, MacMoyle will have to run again in 2017 to keep his spot. Whoever

The Berkeley Times, January 28, 2017, Page 5 Ultimately, there were more pros than cons in making the change.

According to an online presentation, (found here: tinyurl.com/centralblocksched) other challenges include students and teachers adjusting to the change, and students having the attention span for classes twice as long. The benefits include the ability to do things that a shorter class would not allow, like special projects, team teaching, and the use of technology.

In related news, students were asked what kinds of academies to bring in to Central.

These would be a group of courses focusing on a theme, almost like taking a college major. The district already has a humanities academy, digital media academy, and leadership academy.

Students expressed interest in business and horticulture academies, Wilson said.

Additionally, there was some interest in academies for medicine, law, criminology, culinary, fashion, and fitness and nutrition.

In other news, high school Principal Doug Corbett presented four seniors of the month to be honored at the meeting: Jillian McNicholl, Nicholas Viespoli, Taylor Veve and Connor McShaffrey.

were also unhappy with the quality of the service, and the difficulty in speaking with customer service. Comcast has said in the past that the company does not comment on lawsuits, but has made strides toward making customer service more accessible and upgrading equipment.

Additionally, a letter went out to residents promising new fiber optic networks from Verizon last year, which confused a lot of residents. The letters, as it was later learned, were mistakenly sent to Berkeley residents who use the Toms River postal codes. The fiber optics were going to Toms River.

begun pilot program called HARP: Heroin Addiction Response Program. People who are suffering from any kind of addiction can approach the Manchester police department (1 S. Colonial Dr.) on Wednesdays or the Brick police department (401 Chambersbridge Rd.) on Thursday without fear of arrest.

They will be screened for entry into the program, and will be transported to addiction services in either Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood or Integrity House in Toms River.

Curatolo said that the township is watching the effects of the pilot program to see if it would be something to bring to Lacey.

wins will f inish the one-year, unexpired term that is up at the end of 2018.

Attempts to reach MacMoyle were unsuccessful as of press time.

The vacancy was filled at the January meeting of the school board. At the meeting prior, the reorganization meeting on January 3, the board swore in the members whose terms started this year.

Cammarato, Pellecchia and Michele Shedlock were sworn in to their full terms that evening.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eAtuReD L etteR Plant-Based Diet Best Health Insurance Wit h Re publ ica n Congress bent on depr iving 22 mill io n A m e r ic a n s of med ical i nsu r a nce, this is a great time to provide our own, totally free and totally effective health i nsu ra nce: a pla ntbased diet.

A study with 131,000 participants, in last year’s Internal Medicine, found that consumption of animal protein is associated with higher risk of death.

A couple dozen other massive studies in the past four decades had similar findings.

None reached opposite conclusions.

According to Nat ional I nst it utes of Health, 1.4 million, or 68 percent, of identified U.S. deaths are at t r ibut e d t o he a r t disease, stroke, canc e r, a n d d i a b e t e s .

And these are linked conclusively w it h

consumption of animal products.

Cost of medical care was estimated by Nat ion al I n st it ut e s of Health at 3 t r illion dol la r s i n 2014, or $24,0 0 0 per house hold , a nd r isi ng at 6.5 percent annually.

T hat is nea rly fou r times the rate of inf lation.

I n c r e d i b l y, t h i s amount rivals our national budget and represents 17.5 percent of our gross domestic product.

Even so, it does not include the costs of lost productivity, disability and premature death.

We have little control over the national cost of medical care.

But, each of us has a great deal of control over our household’s $24,000 share every time we visit the grocery store.

Henry Traconi Toms River

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Ask Legislators Not To Repeal Affordable Care Act I just called Rep. Chris Smith’s Washington, DC, office and asked that he not vot e t o r e p e a l t he Affordable Care Act. I spoke to one of his aides named Michael and explained that a repeal of the ACA would definitely impact Medicare, which is my insurance. I said that a repeal would bring b a ck h ig he r p ay me nt s for ser vices perfor med under Medicare Advantage and that would most l i kely resu lt i n h ig he r premiums. It would also mean an end to the law’s guarantees that preventive services are provided free to patients. And it c ou ld a l s o i n c r e a s e premiums and/or out-ofpocket costs.

A lso, re peal wou ld rescind effor ts to close the “doughnut hole” for prescription drugs – the provision of the ACA that has greatly reduced the amount that seniors on Medicare have to pay for their medicines.

If you a re i n Rep. Smith’s district and are on Medicare, I strongly urge you to call his office and ask him not to vote for repeal of the ACA. His off ice phone nu mbers are: 202-225-3765, 732-350-2300, and 609286-2571.

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Letters To should The Editor be classified as off process for the adoption of A Tax That Benefits A Few

As tax time nears I began to wonder about this new gasoline tax, that was approved by both legislatures and the governor, to fund road and transportation projects. So, I did some quick research on the topic.

New Jersey places forth highest in the count r y, $0.595 per gallon, according to the American Petroleum Institute. The three highest are New York at $0.617, Washington State at $0.678 and Pennsylvania at $0.6971. Now to be fair the Feds get $0.184 of this tax.

T herefore, for ever y 100,000 gallons of fuel that is delivered the state gets $41,100. So, what are the drivers/commuters getting for their money here in the southern counties?

Add to this the southern counties have a huge maritime interest. Why is there a road tax of $.25 a gallon on marine fuels or fuels that are used in planes? We will never benefit from this tax but on each 100-gallon purchased we will pay $41.10 towards the transportation fund. Will there be dredging of our waterways, better maintenance of waterways?

We have been paying road tax for years and have seen very little benefits from these taxes. Look in Ocean County roads with no shoulders and traffic lights that are not in sync so you stop and go. Roads that go from three lanes to two.

Marine and aviation fuels

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road usages since boats and planes never use roads.

It seems unfair to boaters and people who fly. We are already being overcharged at marinas because, as they claim it is a seasonal operation and they must make a profit.

Will our marine or aviation fuels ever be tax exempt or allowed as a deduction?

Captain R.M. Silva Toms River

God Bless Us, Everyone Recently, I returned from a visit to the west coast where family lives and was privileged to serve homeless people at a church that does it weekly. A man there said, “I am so blessed.” But really, I was the one who was blessed to help serve that turkey dinner.

Except for the counter between us, he was the same as me.

Too often, we take for granted what we have – our surroundings, our God, our family.

That we have a next meal coming is taken for granted by so many of us.

Too often, we are not grateful enough for what we have.

May God help us to see how blessed we all are.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

PPA Submits Object Letter To Commission The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) has written to the Pinelands Commission pointing out that the process it recently adopted for reviewing natural gas pipeline and other infrastructure developments for compliance with Pinelands rules was unlawful, because it amounted to the adoption of a new regulation without providing the public comment and deliberation process required by statute and by constitutional due

new regulations.

“The state of New Jersey fi rst tried to keep the members of the Pinelands Commission from reviewing these big pipeline developments altogether, and the Court ruled it cannot do so. Now the state is trying to take another shortcut by having the Commission adopt a completely new and inadequate process, and doing so by a vote taken with no notice, public comment or deliberation,” said Carleton Montgomery, PPA’s executive director.

“We believe this seat-ofthe-pants manner of making important decisions violates statutes, regulations and constitutional standards.”

In October 2016, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court reversed the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approvals for construction of a natural gas pipeline proposed

by South Jersey Gas to run through the Forest Area of the Pinelands. The Court ruled that the project required approval by a vote of the full membership of Pi nelands Com m ission for compliance with the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) before it could proceed – an approval the state had sought to avoid altogether by relying on the informal “opinion” of the Commission’s executive director.

The Court sent the matter to the Pinelands Commission and directed it to adopt a procedure for conducting the compliance review.

On December 9, 2016, the Pinelands Commission went into a closed session, out of view of the public, and emerged to vote on a wholly new procedure to govern all cases in which the BPU waives municipal land use reviews of infrastructure developments, pending adoption of a proper regulation to govern such cases at some indefinite time in the future. The Commission took no public (Letters - See Page 24)

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

What’s Happening In Berkeley Township –By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Mayor Amato Announces Evening Office Hours Will Continue In 2017

BER K ELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., is pleased to announce that he will continue his evening office hours. Mayor Amato’s evening off ice hours are in addition to his “Meet the Mayor” and “Town Hall” programs, which will also continue in 2017.

“My next t wo scheduled public evening of-

f ice hours will be held Mond ay, Ja nu a r y 23rd a nd Mond ay, Febr u a r y 13th at Berkeley Tow n Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Ele c t e d of f icia l s h ave a n obl igat ion t o be a s accessible as possible to our constituents. During my time in office, I have held countless “Meet the Mayor” and “Town Hall” meetings, regularly meet

with constituents outside of regular business hours, and have created additional avenues for residents to contact local government,” Mayor Amato said.

“O u r Hot Li ne gives residents one-stop access to township government, e nabl i ng t he t ow n sh ip to more effectively and ef f icie nt ly r e s p o nd t o resident’s suggest ions,

Capitol Comments NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would expand housing opportunities for veterans was approved by the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.

The Ninth District delegation’s legislation, S-260,

OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County’s Freeholders issued a scathing retort to President Obama’s announcement that he was commuting former Army Private and convicted spy Chelsea Manning’s sentence for espionage.

“This is what our president calls his legacy?” said Freeholder Director Joseph

concerns or complaints.

The Hot Line number is 732-244-7400, ext. 203, and is available 24 hours a day,” Mayor Amato said.

Residents can also email the mayor directly at mayor@twp.berkeley.nj.us.

“In addition to the “Hot Line” and my email, residents are encouraged to visit www.berkeleytownship.org and click next

to the mayor’s message to provide suggestions or feedback online, with most residents receiving follow-up the next business day,” Mayor Amato said.

Our Township of Berkeley Facebook Page is new, and is constantly updated w it h i n for m at ion , a nd news on the Township.

If you haven’t signed up for our Nixle system,

“Creating more housing opportunities for our veterans is a critically important issue for our state to address, especially when considering the overall high costs of living in New Jersey.

“According to the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, there are an estimated 2,000 veterans who are part of New Jer-

sey’s homeless population.

While the state operates effective programs, such as ‘Veterans Haven,’ more can and should be done for our veterans in light of their service to our nation.

“By reserving a portion of tenant vouchers through the State Rental Assistance Program, we can build upon existing state programs established for our veterans.

Furthermore, our legislation would afford veterans greater freedom to choose where they wish to reside in this form of housing.

“In addition to having bipartisan support, we are pleased that this veterans’ initiative has finally gained traction in the Assembly.

Certainly, we are hopeful that there will be an Assembly floor vote in the near fu-

Freeholders Strongly Condemn President Obama’s Leniency Towards Manning H. Vicari. “He knowingly and willingly released an individual who broke their oath to defend this nation and released top secret information, possibly and quite probably putting other United States soldiers in danger.”

The Freeholders joined a nationwide chorus of public officials from both par-

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“I look forward to cont i nu i ng my d ialog a nd outreach to residents in 2017,” Mayor Amato said.

Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Initiative

would reserve a portion of the tenant-based rental assistance vouchers under the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) for grants to veterans. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously in May of last year.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following joint statement regarding the advancement of its veterans’ initiative:

Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

ties who expressed outrage at the President’s decision.

“Today we stand arm-inarm from leaders across the land, including New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and House Speaker Paul Ryan, in st rongly condemning this action,” Vicari said. “This is not a question of politics or political parties. This is a

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question of national security that sends the wrong message to our enemies.”

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little said Obama’s decision is a slap in the face to the nation’s veterans.

“Ocean County is home to more veterans than any other county in New Jersey,” Little said. “These are men and women who risked all in defense of their nation. Manning’s actions may have placed our

troops around the world in harm’s way.”

Manning released more than 700,000 confidential files and videos, one of the largest security breaches in U.S. history.

Manning was charged with 22 counts of espionage and sentenced to 35 years in prison by a military court.

Thanks to Obama’s act ion , Ma n n i ng w ill be released in May, having served 6 years behind bars.

ture to put this legislation on the path of being enacted.”

The companion measure, A-452/A-984, which Assembly man Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove are prime sponsors on, was also released by the committee.

Members of the Ninth District delegation serve on the Senate and Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs committees.

Vicari also expressed concern that the reduction in her sentence will send the wrong message to others who might be in the position to leak sensitive government security data.

“Are we saying that your oath means nothing? That a top-secret label means n ot h i ng? ” Vic a r i s a id “What’s to stop the next Chelsea Man ning f rom dumping classified information onto the internet for our enemies to see?”

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Berkeley YFC Registration Open

BERKELEY – Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer online registration is now open.

The league is having free flag football and Division 18 competitive cheerleading this season. Children between the ages of 5 and 18 by August 1, 2017 can register.

Those who register online before the first registration on February 10 will pay a $50 deposit. The remaining balance is due April 28 by 7 p.m. at the BYFC Building at Veterans Park.

In-person registration will take place February 10, March 16 and April 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Berkeley Recreation Center.

Tackle football and competitive cheerleading cost $225 for the first child, $100 for additional siblings.

Game day only/division 8 cheerleading costs $100 per child.

For more information, contact info@ berkeleyeaglesyfc.org.

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COSMETIC PROCEDURES RISK INJURY AND BLINDNESS

With hospital emergency rooms already treating 270,000 eye injuries annually, it is hard to fathom that some individuals are intentionally putting foreign bodies in their eyes that pose the risk of eye damage and vision loss. These cosmetic eye alterations begin with decorative (“costume”) contact lenses that may be so ill-fitting that they scratch the cornea.

Using these non-prescribed contacts almost pales in comparison to “silicone iris implants,” which were originally developed for people with damaged or poorly pigmented eyes. However, some risk elevated eye pressure, infection, and glaucoma by having overseas doctors insert them over their natural irises for cosmetic purposes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) warns against this procedure and others that can lead to serious complications.

Anyone interested in changing their eye color should talk to an ophthalmologist before undergoing any procedure or purchasing colored contact lenses, which, by law, require a prescription. We also offer the latest in computerized vision equipment to quickly and comfortably assess your glasses and contact lens needs. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622.

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BERKELEY – Berkeley residents can pay property taxes online.

Vi s i t w i p p i i . e d m u n d s a s s o c . c o m / Wipp1506 to pay property taxes. Taxpayers will need their block, lot and qualifier numbers or a tax account ID. E-Check and credit card payments can only be made via the Internet.

A convenience fee will be charged to

the user for each transaction. The fee for using an E-Check is a flat $1.05 per transaction. The fee for using a debit/credit card is 2.95 percent of the transaction.

The fee for using a Visa Personal debit card is $3.95.

For more information, call 732-2447400 or write to taxcollector@twp. berkeley.nj.us.

Lady Seniors Events

BERKELY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors will go on its annual trip to Woodloch Pines in Pennsylvania from May 8 to 12. The cost is $610 per person for a double, $551 per person for a triple, and $684 per person for singles.

Everything is included. The bus leaves Pine Beach at 8 a.m.

A $100 deposit will hold your room.

On August 25 the group is going on a cruise and tour of Alaska. They are sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Sea. The cost is $6190 for two in a superior balcony or $4676 for two in an ocean view.

For information on these trips please call Marge at 239-272-6857 or Ronnie at 732286-1431.

Seaside Heights Council Meetings

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Seaside Heights Borough Council has these meetings scheduled for 2017. The council meets from 4 to 6 p.m. at George E. Tompkins Municipal Complex, Municipal Court Room, second floor above

the firehouse. The meetings are: February 1 and 15, March 1 and 15, April 5 and 19, May 3 and 17, June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 16, September 6 and 20, October 4 and 18, November 1, and December 6 and 20.

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life Of Berkeley/Lacey To Hold Kickoff

LANOKA HARBOR – The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Berkeley/Lacey will hold a free kick-off for the annual event on February 23 at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Elementary School, 210 Western Blvd. The snow date is March 2.

Everyone is invited to the kickoff to learn about how to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.

The program will highlight how the community has benefited from funds raised and will honor cancer survivors and caregivers. Guests will have the opportunity to register a team for the Relay For Life, which will be held May 20 and 21 at Veterans Park in Bayville.

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events

are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams participate in fundraising in the months leading up to the event.

The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 5,200 events worldwide.

“This is our community’s opportunity to help save lives from cancer by taking our message to more people and raising more dollars to fund the fight,” said Nancy Costello, volunteer event co-lead. “Together, our efforts can make a big difference.”

Visit RelayForLife.org/BerkeleyNJ to learn more about the event or contact Nancy Costello or Maryellen Holmes at 732-206-3535 or rflberkeleylacey@gmail.com .

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BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Social Club will have its spring fever dance from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on April 1.

The cost is $12 per person. Coffee and cake will be served. BYOB. The Crosstones will be performing music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

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Snowman Contest

BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Recreation is holding a snowman contest throughout the winter.

Participants should photograph their snowman and submit it to the recreation commission.

The deadline to enter is March 4 at 4 p.m.

There will be an awards ceremony held at borough hall on March 15 at 7 p.m.

Registration forms can be found at facebook. com/beachwood.recreation.

VFW Post 10185 Upcoming Meeting

BERKELEY – The next meeting of the Silver/Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on February 16 at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive.

To join the post, potential members must bring a copy of their discharge, DD-214.

For more information, call Commander Gerald La Rocque at 732-503-4875.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Grade School will be a choice school starting the 2017-18 school year.

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BAYVILLE – In an effort to increase membership, the Central Regional Alumni Association has gone back to Monday night meetings, starting on February 13.

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The next meetings dates are March 13, April 24, May 15 and June 5.

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The new system is designed to be user-friendly and with the streamlined touch-screen data entry mode makes it easy to input data without switching through countless menus, prompts and screens as in the older ePCR screen. The new system automates all of the patient information easily by using drop downs and preposition information tabs, thus eliminating the time currently being spent entering the patient information, care notes, protocols, and other information to help produce complete reports for our patients. The system is also designed to not submit reports without insuring that all the required information is complete and accessible.

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The group will be going to the 3 p.m. matinee on January 29. The bus will depart from OCVTS Toms River Center at 10:30 a.m. The school is located at 1299 Old Freehold Road.

The cost is $119 per person, which includes the bus and show ticket.

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BTSD Board Members Sworn In

–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District BERKELEY – Edward Cammarato, Steve Pellecchia and Michele Shedlock were sworn in at the January 3 Berkeley Township School District Board of Education Meeting. On behalf of the students and the community, the district thanks them for their service to the children of the district.

Ham Cram Announcement

BAYVILLE – NJECT.us along with U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-01will be hosting a “HAMCRAM” at 9 a.m. to be held at Bayville First Aid Squad on February 25.

Amateur radio is a non-commercial citizen’s radio communication method requiring individuals to pass a knowledge exam. Each class of license provides expanded frequency spectrum authority to operate. The three classes are Technician, General, and Extra.

“HAMCRAM” is a class where students

simply review all the questions and correct answers to the Technician Class Amateur Radio License test. The class will go over the entire question pool (Element 2). From that pool, students will be given 35 questions on the test. Morse Code is no longer required or part of the test. Students can view these on their own on the internet.

The test will be given immediately after the course. The cost is $15, cash or check only.

Photo ID is required.

Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip & Event Schedule

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Women’s Club has these trips and events scheduled.

Tropicana Casino, February 8. The cost is $23 per person, with $25 back.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance, February 11. The cost is $19 per person and includes antipasto, sandwiches, coffee & dessert, beer, wine & soda.

Resorts Casino to see entertainer Michael McGeehan, February 15. The cost is $24 per person with $10 back.

Bonco Party & Fun Sunday, March 12.

Lunch, coffee and cake served. The cost is $13 per person.

Doolan’s St. Patrick’s “Ireland To America,” March 15. Complete lunch, 1 hour open bar, choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee, tea.

“Born Yesterday” at the Huntington Hill Playhouse, April 26. There will be a luncheon and dessert buffet. The cost is $83 per person.

For more information, call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at noon on March 11 down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

This year’s theme will honor “American

Heroes,” the military, police, fire and EMTs. The grand marshal of the parade is Timothy E. Ryan.

For more information, visit ocstpatricksday parade.com.

Membership Drive Lacey Italian American Club

LACEY – The Italian American Club of Lacey has been active for 42 years and is conducting a membership drive in the towns of Bayville, Manchester and Waretown. They are inviting any residents from these towns who are interested in their heritage and would enjoy belonging to an active community club.

To join, call president Gerry La Penna at

609-971-7258.

The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month starting at 7 p.m. in March 2017 at the Lacey Community Hall located on the corner of Route 9 and East Lacey Road.

Anyone 18 years of age and older including husbands and wives of which one must be of Italian descent are eligible for membership.

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BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association will host its eighth annual All Alumni Night on March 31 at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights. This annual event brings alumnus and retired teachers from all graduating classes together for a night of food, fun, dancing and a chance to relive old memories.

This event is $28 per person and includes and hot and cold buffet, including pizza, wings, pasta, salad and cheese board. Two DJs, photo booth, souvenir mug and prizes are included.

Tickets can be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CRAA, Box 150, Bayville, NJ 08721.

Tickets can also be purchased at Roots Hair Salon (across from the dinosaur in Bayville), at Altieri’s Chiropractic Center,

Holiday City South Social Club Trip

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Social Club will attend “The Andrew, McGuire’s, Supremes and Shirelles” on July 11 at Mike Doolan’s Shore Club.

The price is $89 per person and includes the show, a sit down lunch, one-hour open bar, deluxe bus with Stouts, and gratuity for

the driver.

Guests will meet at the Holiday City South Clubhouse, Mule and Santiago, at 10:15 a.m.

The bus will return to the clubhouse around 4:15 p.m.

For information and reservations, call Marion at 908-442-1952.

NJ Veterans Guide

BERKELEY – Veterans in Berkeley Township should be aware of the services available to them.

The NJ Veterans Guide continues a tradition of providing relevant information to New Jersey’s veterans community. Keeping veterans

informed is part of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) continuing outreach efforts To view the guide, visit nj.gov/military/ v e t e r a n s / n j g u i d e / 2 0 1 6 - N J - Ve t e r a n s Benefits-Guide.pdf.

Glass Painting

JACKSON – The Central Jersey Italian American Club will host glass painting on February 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 255 S. New Prospect Road.

They will be painting Valentine’s Day glasses.

The cost is $35 per person, which includes all supplies, coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks.

BYOB. Couples are welcome.

For reservations, call Carey at 732-735-9220.

Ottawa And Thousand Islands Trip

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a trip to Ottawa and Thousand Islands on May 15 to 19. The cost is $609 for double occupancy and $808 for single occupancy. A $75 deposit is due upon sign-up.

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CRAA will also host its 10th annual Golf Outing on May 25 at Cedar Creek Golf Course.

Sponsors for this annual event are being sought at this time. Please contact Eileen at emgiffoniello@yahoo.com to donate or go to our website to download forms.

There will be a cash 50-50 drawing on May 25. Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will receive half of total proceeds with maximum of $5,000.

All of the above events fund our scholarship given to a graduating senior in June. Since 2004, the Central Regional Alumni Association has awarded over $25,000 in scholarship awards.

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CRHS Seniors Of Month Seeking compassionate individuals to work with adults with disabilities in our various programs. Weekend, evening, and overnight shifts are available.

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–Photo courtesy of Central Regional High School Pictured are Jillian McNicholl, left, and Nicholas Viespoli, right.

BAYVILLE – Central Regional High School named its November seniors of the month.

Jillian McNicholl lights up a room with her smile, and a proven record of achievement gives her a lot to smile about. Jill maintained a weighted GPA of 103.1 while enrolled in rigorous Honor and AP level courses. She earned college credits with Georgian Court University as part of the Humanities Academy. She was recognized for High Honor Roll throughout high school, and she received an Academic Letter. She was the Student of the Marking Period for Physics Honors and inducted into the National Honor Society. Her positive attitude and personable nature was honored by the Renaissance Educators’ Choice Award.

Jill has numerous interests and involvements outside the classroom. She played Varsity Golf in grade 9, JV Field Hockey grades 9-10, Track grade 10, and Varsity Volleyball grades 11-12. She was awarded the Scholar Athlete Certificate every season of play. She was a member of school clubs including Interact, Ocean, Writing, and Kindness Krusaders. She volunteered with SAIL and Teen Advisory Board. She was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award by the Corporation of National and Community Service. She worked as baby sitter, tutor, and at Payless Shoes. Her hobbies include photography, running, poetry, and playing the guitar.

Jill would like to pursue a degree in marketing

and advertising. Her top school choices are Villanova, Rider, Temple, and Drexel.

Nicholas Viespoli is bright, diligent, and well-rounded. He enjoyed numerous academic accomplishments throughout his high school career. He earned High Honor Roll every marking period while enrolled in Honor and AP level courses. He was recognized as Student of the Marking Period for Pre-Calculus and for highest GPA in Advanced Digital Production. He participated in the Teen Arts Film Festival. He received the Presidents’ Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and a CRHS Academic Letter. He was inducted into the Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and National Honor Society.

Nicholas balanced his studies with extracurricular activities, community service and work.

He participated in the Math League and Science League. He was a member of the Debate Club, Chess Club, and Kindness Krusaders. He represented CRHS in the Academic Challenge.

He joined the Bowling team this year. He volunteered to coach Little League Baseball. He assisted at OCC Library, Beachwood Branch. He provided tutoring and other services as a member of the National Honor Society. He worked as an umpire for Berkeley Little League.

Nick intends to pursue a degree in accounting/ business. He is interested in attending Rider, University of Pitt, or University of Delaware.

Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. The meeting time is 1 p.m.

For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.

Disposal Of Old Flags

BERKELEY – VFW Post 10185 wants old and faded American flags to dispose them with dignity.

Flags can be placed in the wooden box out-

side the Holiday City South Clubhouse main building, 139 Santiago Drive.

Sticks or poles should be removed before disposing of the flags.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and it is important to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Presently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma and the National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.”

“You could have glaucoma and not know it,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. “Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it is permanent. As much as 40 percent of vision can be lost without someone noticing. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. It is more prevalent among African American and Latino populations. Actually, glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.

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Vicari, Chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, added, “With our aging population, there could be an epidemic of blindness looming if awareness is not raised.

The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma. Although glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly.

Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve which carries images from the eye to the brain. There is no cure for glaucoma; however, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. Early detection is vital.”

People who are at higher risk for glaucoma are those of African, Asian or Hispanic descent. Other high-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed with diabetes and people who are severely nearsighted.

The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. If you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

OHI’s Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center and 501 (c)(3), is inviting the public to its annual Valentines’ Day fundraiser, which will support health care services for Ocean County children, adults, and seniors.

Enjoy dinner, dancing, and an Alice in Wonderland themed Casino Night on February 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale.

Tickets are $150 each.

All proceeds will benefit the efforts of OHI to improve the quality of life in the community

through enhanced medical care services for people of all ages, regardless of their insurance or ability to pay. This includes, but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness, and more.

OHI has been providing comprehensive primary and preventative care services to Ocean County’s uninsured and underinsured populations for the past 13 years. The increasing number of Ocean County families needing access to health care has resulted in OHI’s continued growth throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.

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Murat Karatepe, M.D. FACC

H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH

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Some Condiments Can Make You Sick

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When you think of histamine, you think of allergies and sneezing right? But histamine is actually a neurotransmitter and release is activated by any outside ‘invader’ such as pollen.

We make histamine in our cells, then dump it out after exposure to a trigger. But we might also be eating histamine on a daily basis. By eating certain foods you unintentionally raise an ‘allergy’ chemical. Maybe you don’t mean to, but that’s what you’re doing nevertheless.

Foods that are high in histamine are almost always fermented (basically, they’ve started to rot a little bit). Sorry for the visual!

High-protein foods like meat or seafood don’t contain much histamine when they are fresh, but the longer they are cured or stored, the more histamine they contain. Leftovers are super high in histamine. Cold-cuts, hot dogs, processed fish, wine/alcohol, aged cheese like Parmesan, vinegar (including fermented beverages like kombucha) and sauerkraut are all very high in histamine. There are dozens more that I’ll tell you about in my free ebook (offer below).

In1989, a study examined ‘Chinese food syndrome’ and discovered people’s reactions mimicked symptoms of histamine intolerance. They measured plain soy sauce to contain 220 micrograms of histamine per gram, while tamari (a gluten-free soy sauce) was loaded with an astonishing 2,392 micrograms histamine per gram. That’s 10 times higher, just to get gluten-free soy sauce! Both soy and tamari are fermented. If there is MSG present in your meal, the combination of excessive glutamate from the MSG and histamine

from tamari could trigger diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, panic attacks and pain.

You can see how easy it is to mess yourself up with a condiment! It’s even more problematic for the brains of sensitive vegans/vegetarians that eat fermented or manufactured foods that often high in MSG and histamine.

Histamine intolerance disorders can occur when you get too much histamine and your tissues can’t break it down fast enough. DAO is the enzyme that processes histamine to help us keep it in balance. Excess amounts are the problem. Histamine intolerance from your meals can also cause diarrhea, headache, sinus congestion, sneezing or a runny and itchy nose.

How many of you have been put on antihistamines only to get awful side effects?

Maybe the problem was just something on your plate.

What about inhalers for asthma? Asthma is another sign of histamine intolerance.

Minor annoyances are one thing, but psoriasis, Hashimoto’s, multiple sclerosis, sjogren’s, lupus and others are serious enough that you should eliminate histamine-rich foods for several months to gauge improvement.

I’m willing to give you a free ebook on this topic upon signing up for my free newsletter (then you get me on your email). Just go to suzycohen.com. It’s called “Hashi Food NoNo’s” and it’s all about this topic and includes a complete list of histamine-rich foods. The ebook is for anyone, especially if you have symptoms listed above. Histamine intolerance is so easy to address, and changes to your health are swift and dramatic.

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County Golf Course Up To Par After Fire, Poor Weather

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Atlantis County Golf Course in Little Egg Harbor is past its rebuilding year and is expecting a strong 2017, county officials said.

In November 2015, a fire started in a golf cart and it spread to the maintenance building, adjacent to the pro shop. Initially police reports stated that explosions were reported from the clubhouse. No one was seriously injured, but some firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.

The cost of damage to equipment was approximately $1.5 million, according to county sources. Since then, there has been all new electrical systems, heating, insulation, garage doors, phone lines and a fire wall. The county then took this as an opportunity to upgrade the pro shop with a snack bar and some aesthetic improvements.

“The fire really reduced productivity,” said Michael Mangum, director of the county’s Parks and Recreation department. “We lost almost all of the maintenance equipment.”

In addition to the fire, irregular rains in 2016 hampered the playability. It would be very dry, and then there would be a deluge, he said. The problem with heavy rains is

BERKELEY – The Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary will sponsor a fish and chips dinner, catered by Argyle of Kearny,

that the water does not get a chance to sink into the soil. It floods, instead. “We can’t get steady irrigation. Either too much or too little.”

In addition to the rebuilding that has been in motion, there are long-term projects that Mangum said he wants to achieve, such as rebuilding bunkers.

They are also trying to build forward tees on some of the holes. These are tees built on flatter parts of the fairway used to reduce the length to the flag. This helps people who have trouble driving the ball long distances.

Mangum had made a presentation about the status of the golf course at a recent meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He thanked officials who helped them get back on their feet quickly. The Freeholders said they bought it more than 20 years ago to save it from development. It had been a golf course, but the owner was selling.

Freeholder John Bartlett said part of the challenge is that they did not want to be competition with other courses like Sea Oaks Country Club, also in Little Egg. Sea Oaks is in a different price range than more affordable municipally-run courses.

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Freeholders The county-run golf course in Little Egg, Atlantis, had to rebuild its pro shop after a fire. Last year also saw poor weather, officials said.

Atlantis fulfills the niche for an affordable course in southern Ocean County, he said.

Financially, it breaks even.

Bartlett also credited Cuisine on the Green, the restaurant on location. It was started about five years ago, and operates as a teaching kitchen for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School adult cooking

Fish And Chips Dinner

on February 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The dinner will be held at the Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Blvd.

The cost is $17 per person, which includes fish and chips, coleslaw, dessert, coffee and tea, water and soda. Children’s dinners are

A clinical research study for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

classes. It also helps tournaments, because people want an affordable meal after an event.

Freeholder Jack Kelly said the restaurant has been made into a recreational facility, hosting events like murder mystery nights.

He also noted it was the first time a voc-tech had ever received a liquor license.

available for $8.

For more information or tickets, call Claire Konig at 732-281-8873.

The TRIAD™ Research Study is currently evaluating an investigational medication to see if it may reduce symptoms of agitation due to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Certain qualified participants may have an opportunity to receive the investigational medication for an additional year as part of an extension study.

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Under AICRA, the law states that, damages for non-economic losses must stem from bodily injury arising from the use, ownership, operation or maintenance of an automobile in NJ that results from one of the following: (1) death; (2) dismemberment; (3) significant disfigurement of scarring; (4) displacement fractures;

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We will take the bus into the city, have lunch (on your own) and see the show at the Imperial Theatre – 249 West 45th St. NYC PRICE: $119/person - includes bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River and a mezzanine ticket to see ‘The Great Comet” Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. If you are interested – contact Bob McGowan at paaptsobray@gmail.com.

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Dear Joel

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Our House Was Our Castle And Our Keep

Dear Joel My wife and I are both retired.

I am w r iting because she may see this and realize that it’s her that I am referring to. Our house is filthy and disgusting. I can no longer look in the refrigerator.

Our stove hasn’t been cleaned in months and the bathroom equally as dirty. Any suggestions as to how to change her?

Answer: My suggestion is (as always) stop t r yi ng to change her and work on yourself. I see nothing in your letter that makes me feel that you are incapable of doing some housework. Too often peo-

ple can help situations but find it easier to blame others.

Perhaps if your wife sees that you care enough to do the cleaning, she will follow suit.

If my suggestion doesn’t f it, many people hire people to do the cleaning for them. If that is all that’s w rong in you r home, consider yourself lucky. It’s not a heavy lift.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Health Lectures

NEW JERSEY – Hackensack Meridian Health will host these upcoming lectures.

Breast Health Lecture, February 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Meridian Health Village Jackson, Cranberry B Conference Room.

Yolanda Tammaro, MD, breast surgeon will discuss current issues surrounding breast health. Topics will include Breast Self -Examination (BSE), mammograms, preventing breast cancer, risk factors, my ths and t reat ment options. Light dinner will be served. To register, call 800-560-9990.

Colon Cancer Awareness Month Activities, various locations. One out of every 25 people in the United States will develop colon-rectal cancer. With early detection, the survival rate can be as high as 75 percent. Even so, 60,000 people will die from this disease this year. Come and experience fi rsthand what colon cancer looks like by taking a walk through the 12 foot colon and learn how to prevent, treat and beat colon cancer. Free take home colon cancer screening kits will be distributed. Light refreshments will be served. Call 800-560-9990 to register.

Lecture/Screening/Inf latable Colon, March 1, 3 to 6 p.m., Brick Recreation Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road (Civic Plaza).

Panel Discussion/Screening, March 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Meridian Community Resource Center, Freehold Raceway Mall.

Inflatable Colon /Screening, March 15, 8 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., Meridian Fitness and Wellness, Brick.

Colonoscopy Video/Screening, March 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean Medical Center, Community Room.

The American Cancer Society offers this program to individuals being treated for cancer. Learn some makeup and hair tricks to make patients look and feel better.

March 6, 2016, 1 to 3 p.m., Ocean Medical Center, Conference Room B Lower Level. Call 800-560-9990 to register.

Head and Neck Cancer Screening, various times. “Say Ahhhhhh!” Join Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, M.D., FACS along with members of the Meridian Health dental faculty for a FREE oral, head and neck screening. The screening lasts about five minutes, is noninvasive and painless. To register, call 800-560-9990.

April 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Meridian Health Village at Jackson.

April 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Meridian Community Resource Center, Freehold Raceway Mall Lower Level (Macy’s Wing).

Holiday City Deborah Chapter Meetings

BERKELEY – The Holiday City Deborah Chapter provides a community service in support of Deborah and its patients. Join them and enjoy good company, fun, food, entertainment and information while making new friends.

The Membership Vice Presidents are Joan

Hardy at 732-505-9225 and Peg Mullin at 732-281-1980.

Dues are $15 per year. Members and non-members who want any Deborah information should call John Shand at 732657-7712.

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Letters:

Continued From Page 6 comment before it voted and the members of the Commission appeared not even to have copies of the resolution on which they were voting. Because the same issues apply to the pending New Jersey Natural Gas pipeline proposal (titled the “Southern Reliability Link”) the Commission also voted to ask the Appellate Division, which has not yet heard the appeals on the matter, to send that pipeline back to the Commission also.

Finally, the Commission stated that it will apply this new process to the South Jersey Gas pipeline immediately, permitting public comment to be submitted only up to January 24, 2017.

The PPA letter states that “The Commission failed to provide any notice that it would consider or adopt such a decision making process, even failing to include the item in its agenda. After the Commission discussed the matter in closed session, the staff described the resolution in open session, but provided no copies or summaries of the proposed procedure either to the Commissioners themselves or to the public.

Further, the Commission permitted no pub-

lic comment on the procedure, instead discussing the matter only in closed session.”

The letter also points out that the new process is unlawful in failing to provide the due process protections of a hearing normally required by the Pinelands Protection Act and CMP when the Pinelands Commission reviews private, commercial development plans. “The process adopted by the Resolution does not appear in the CMP… Indeed, the process diverges from the procedures that are set forth in the CMP, and it excludes and deprives applicants and the public of the benefit of, procedural protections the CMP provides for Commission review of development applications.”

The letter concludes that “the Commission cannot review one, two, three or more individual applications through an ad hoc procedure set up by resolution and without the due process and safeguards which the Administrative Procedure Act and CMP provide for creation of such new policies and practices, and which otherwise must be afforded by virtue of the United States Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution.”

Carleton Montgomery Executive Director Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Autism Resource Fair

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Cultural Awareness Team partnered with POAC Autism Services to invite families and caregivers to the Autism Resource Fair at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees will meet more than 30 organizations, practices and Autism experts. This event includes light fare, crafts and sensory story time for kids, keynote speakers, and a performance by Mr. Scott the Music Man.

Keynote speakers for the event include: Gary Weitzen, Executive Director of Parents of Autistic Children Autism Services and Eileen Shakelee, author of the blog “Autism with a Side of Fries.”

This program is free and open to the public.

Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. For more information please go to the library’s website at theoceancountylibrary. org or contact Wendi Smolowitz at 732-9284400, ext. 3830.

Snowman Photo Contest

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a Snowman Photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean County Freeholders.

Ocean County residents can design and create their best snow sculpture this winter. Send the department a photo, and they could win a fun prize.

Awards will be given for the most original and best traditional snowman and

“Just for Kids under five.” All snowmen must be built this winter season.

The entry deadline is March 31.

Mail the photo to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms R iver, NJ 08753 At t n: Active Recreation.

Photos cannot be returned.

Photos can also be emailed to loneill@ co.ocean.nj.us.

Parks Newsletter Available

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Newsletter has been published. The seasonal newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department

as well as information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The newsletter is currently available at many park locations. To receive a newsletter, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Frozen Lakes, Lagoons And Rivers Pose A Thin Ice Danger

OCEAN COUNTY – Those frozen waterways may look inviting, but thin ice is a real danger, especially as winter temperatures continue to rise and fall.

“We’re asking everyone to be extremely cautious and avoid venturing out onto the ice,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

A couple of brutally cold days left many lakes covered with a thin coating of ice, but the return of more mild temperatures means that ice is far from solid.

“If you tempt fate and walk out onto the ice, you are not only putting yourself in danger, but also endangering the emergency responders who come to your aid,” Vicari said.

Even if temperatures do stay cold, the fast-moving currents in the bay and rivers often keep the ice thin.

“It may look like fun, but under that thin sheet of ice is deadly frigid water that can kill in minutes,” Vicari said. “It’s simply not worth the risk.”

According to safety experts, new clear ice needs to be at least 4 inches thick to support a person of average weight.

Older ice that has melted and refrozen may crack and break even if the ice is a

foot thick.

“Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell how strong the ice is just by looking at it,” Vicari said. “Don’t take the chance. Stay off the ice.”

In 2015 a Toms River man was charged with animal cruelty and criminal mischief after the pickup truck he was driving on the frozen Barnegat Bay broke thru the ice and sank, killing the man’s dog.

Anyone on ice that begins to weaken and crack should immediately lie flat and attempt to roll away, back in the direction from which they came.

Ice of another kind remains a hazard on many Ocean County roads.

“We are asking that after a snowfall, everyone please clean the snow and ice from their vehicles,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little.

Large chunks of ice falling from cars and trucks moving at high speeds pose a threat to other motorists and pedestrians alike.

“State law requires that drivers clear their vehicles of snow and ice before they take to the road,” said Little, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Road Department.

“Please be courteous to others and take the time to thoroughly clean your car or truck.”

Ocean County Artist’s Guild Announces Classes And Workshops For 2017

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Artist’s Guild in Island Heights, a center for the arts in Ocean County, is pleased to announce new classes and workshops for the coming year.

The Winter Session features classes in oil painting, watercolor, drawing, pastels and zentangles. Local artists Pauline Mickel, Mary Jo Austin, Joseph Rogine, Vic Lido, Linda Coulter, Leona Lavone and Kath Gregitis are the instructors. Classes begin the second week of January and run from 6 to 8 weeks except for the pastel class which begins February 3. Call the guild for additional information at 732-270-3111. Children and teen classes are also offered under the guidance of Alison Amelchenko and Carol Colvin. Information is also available on the web site.

In addition to classes, three workshops by nationally acclaimed artists are scheduled.

April 17 through 21 will feature master watercolor artist Charles Reid with Painting

Watercolor/Mixed Subject Workshop. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A wait list for this class is available.

July 10 through 14 will feature Michael Story with the workshop Mastering Skies and Reflections: Landscape Painting in Oil and Acrylics. Back by popular demand, Michael is a talented artist/ teacher with an engaging personal touch. And, for a creative change of pace, the Guild welcomes water media artist Pat Dews with her class, Paint Abstracts with Zing, in September. Pat, artist, author and international workshop presenter, promises an intense, fun- filled, creative water media experience for three days in September. The workshop will run from the 7 through 9 of September from 9:30- a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Ave. in Island Heights.

Call the Guild for pricing. Visit ocartist guild.org or contact the workshop coordinator Linda Wurtenberg at lindawurtenberg@ aol.com.

Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless

OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMHS was given the opportunity to talk a bit about their PATH Program. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are major causes of homelessness.

With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness. They then help them to link to resources within the com-

munity, mental health treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs they may need to prevent future homelessness and continue to improve their quality of life.

For more information about OceanMHS, or how to volunteer, call 732-349-5550 or visit OceanMHS.org.

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Ocean County Program First In NJ To Send Those Fighting Addiction To Rehab, Not Prison

OCEAN COUNTY – Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker announced the fi rst of its kind law enforcement addiction help program in New Jersey. The “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will allow substance abusers to turn themselves and their product in at either of the above participating police headquarters, to go to addiction services providers for treatment evaluation without any threat of charges or jail.

Brick and Manchester PDs will begin this innovative initiative by partnering with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River to pilot the HARP program. Initially, the two departments and their health providers will make the life changing option available two days a week. Those fighting addiction, regardless of their residency, can go to Manchester Police Department on Wednesday or Brick Police Department on Thursday to seek immediate critical help in fighting drug addiction.

The program is the latest initiative on the heels of Narcan and the Recovery Coach Program to offer substantial diversion help in order to reduce the impact of heroin and opiate abuse in our community, while encouraging those who suffer from addiction to seek help and experience recovery. Prosecutor Coronato stated, “It is my mandate that Ocean County Law Enforcement treat all those suffering from addiction with compassion, care, and concern while providing resources to assist in their recovery. This is another valuable partnership with Health Providers that is a substantial addition to support our three prong approach in combatting the opiate epidemic thru – Education/prevention, Enforcement and Treatment.

The premise of the program is simple – any person who voluntarily enters the two participating agencies and requests help with addiction to heroin or opiates or any substance shall be immediately screened for potential participation in HARP. Although HARP is primarily designed to apply to persons who present themselves at the station, an officer who encounters a person outside the police station believing they would benefit from HARP has the discretion, based upon their training and

experience, to the bring an individual to the police station if the person consents to the voluntary screening process. The officer/shift supervisor, upon completion of the HARP screening process shall provide transportation for the participant to the designated provider as soon as reasonably possible.

Prosecutor Coronato concluded by saying, “It’s the generous commitment of Behavioral Health and Integrity House, along with Brick and Manchester PD’s pro-active community outreach that makes this all possible. It is the hope of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to ellicit other local law enforcement/health provider partnerships in the next several months to expand the program across Ocean County.”

“The fight against opiate addiction must be multi-faceted, which is why this partnership is such a critical step towards the missing intervention component,” said Manchester Township Police Chief Lisa Parker.

“Prevention, Intervention and Enforcement are all equally necessary. The Manchester Township Police Department is committed to utilizing all three essential components to combat this epidemic. Our Department was the fi rst in the State to develop a high school opiate awareness program, appropriately named #NotEvenOnce, which was rolled out this year for all high school seniors in Manchester Township. Our goal is to share this program with every Police Department in the State of New Jersey. Additionally, in July of 2014, a specialized unit, the Narcotics Enforcement Team, hit the streets and has been very busy with drug arrests.

The HARP (Heroin Addiction Response Program) will provide treatment for those in need regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to pay. The intervention component that HARP provides is a road less traveled by Law Enforcement, but at this point we must employ all of our resources to combat this epidemic.

Each of these components — Prevention, Intervention and Enforcement — alone will not solve the problem, but collectively, and with the assistance of other police departments joining in with this three-pronged approach, we can make a difference.”

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a new “Bounce About Time” program. Children will have an hour of instruction, activities, story and craft. They will play afterward on giant inflatables.

The program runs February 7, #4431235C and March 7 #443123-5D from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $10. The program is open to children ages 3 to 5.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Guests should provide their name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of jANUARY 28 - February 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have the ability to rock even as you shock. Focus on the latest technology and most advanced ideas. You may become frustrated by mundane tasks and routines in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wait for it. You may be blessed by an almost magical ability to execute some shrewd business and financial plans in the middle of the week. A partner might have some excellent ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be thrown into contact with deceptive people or frustrating situations as this week unfolds. Monday is the best day to ask for advice or feedback to sort the wheat from chaff.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Friends and group activities could dominate the week ahead. You appear friendly and approachable so may be bombarded by distracting conversations. A partner shares your goals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Building blocks can be cemented by friendships. As this week goes by you might meet people who share your interests and ideas. Get some feedback about how to reach business and financial goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think ahead. In the beginning of the week you might be impressed by someone or something that is merely a passing whim. Put your faith in people who have proved themselves trustworthy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Exercise good judgment and tactfulness. It is much too easy to get caught up in a wild goose chase in the week ahead. A partner will not be able to accept suggestions or criticisms gracefully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold your piggy bank close to your chest. In the week ahead there may be several situations that could prove costly. Don’t spend your hard earned cents unless it reflects sound business sense.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your heroes might prove to be zeros. In the week ahead you might be challenged to differentiate between the worthwhile and misleading. Remain in focus to achieve meaningful goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be called upon to navigate social functions and distracted from what is really important. There may be an excellent opportunity mid-week to make a money making idea fly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every nickel counts. There may be an opportunity to improve your financial situation this week.

You must carefully weigh the added responsibilities and avoid long term debt loads.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be opportunities to showcase your talents this week. Yet if you accept new responsibilities they may stretch your talents too far. Get advice before accepting new obligations.

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Ricky Riccardi “Tickles The Ivories” At The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – Back by popular demand, MidWeek Jazz’s own Ricky Riccardi returns to Ocean County College with his particular brand of powerhouse jazz. Come hear this acclaimed artist play classic jazz and swing in a single 90-minute set on February 15 at 8 p.m., Main Stage, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Guests should use Parking Lot No. 2.

Backed by the warm vocals and ukulele of Brendan Castner and animated drumming

by Dennis Valencia, Ricky Riccardi tears up the piano in his own inimitable style! A self-proclaimed Louis Armstrong “freak,” Riccardi is archivist for the Louis Arm-

strong House Museum and holds a Master’s in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University. He has presented lectures on Armstrong at the Institute of Jazz Studies, the Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans, the Monterey Jazz Festival, among many more. He is the author of “What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years” (Pantheon, 2011). Riccardi has co-produced Armstrong releases for Mosaic Records and Universal. By the way – he’s a “mean” piano player, too! Not to be missed.

Tickets are $24 for adults; $20 for seniors; $12 for students. Call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Scholarships Available

OCEAN COUNTY – The Master Gardeners of Ocean County, Inc. present two scholarships each year to applicants from the graduating classes of any school in Ocean County.

The requirements are that they must be advancing their education in the field of horticulture or other environmental

sciences.

The application for this scholarship can be picked up at the Extension Center building at 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River.

A strict filing deadline is adhered to, and the date is March 24 at 4 p.m.

For further information, call 732-5054563.

Disposal Of Cooking Grease

OCEAN COUNTY – Cooking grease is accepted for recycling at Ocean County’s Northern and Southern Recycling Centers.

Collected material is 100 percent recycled.

Residents may bring a maximum amount of

five gallons per household per day to either facility during normal business hours.

Facilities are open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Cooking grease recycling is for residents only.

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Trade Secret: Enjoy A Taste Of Spring In The Heart Of Winter

By Wolfgang Puck

In the depths of winter, it can sometimes seem as if springtime will never come. Winds blow cold. Snow blankets fields of earth so hard that you can’t imagine vegetables will ever grow again. The only truly soothing warmth you can reliably find usually comes from the kitchen stove.

So now is the perfect time for you to make fresh pea soup.

Pea soup in the middle of winter? Yes, you read that correctly. And I don’t mean thick, gray-green, porridge-like soup made from dried split peas; the kind of soup you might find on so many diner menus at this time of year. I mean bright green, fresh-tasting pea soup that sings with the flavors of springtime while warming and soothing you with every delicious spoonful.

I’m sure you’re thinking that would be impossible since fresh peas won’t be available for soup-making until the ground thaws and springtime is here again. So I’ll let you in on a little secret that many chefs won’t tell you: Except at the very peak of spring, the “fresh” peas you’ll find in restaurants may well be frozen ones.

That isn’t scandalous, unless, of course, the waiter and cooks swear to you that they are fresh when they’re indeed frozen. Because frozen peas, especially the little baby ones often labeled “petite” peas or “petits pois,” as the French call them, can have the best flavor and texture of any frozen vegetable I know. And you can quickly, easily turn them into a beautiful, creamy soup.

To underscore the sense of springtime freshness my creamy pea soup delivers, I like to garnish it with a dollop of Greek yogurt flavored with fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh mint leaves.

(Fresh basil leaves would also be delicious instead.) Feel free to use low-fat or nonfat yogurt, as your own dietary needs may require. Also, if you like, you can use much less of the cream called for in the recipe and more of the chicken stock or vegetable stock, to make a version lighter in fat; the natural starchiness of the peas themselves will still keep the soup tasting surprisingly rich.

Whatever choices you make, take care not to let the pureed soup sit on the stovetop for too long, or it will gradually discolor. If you don’t plan to serve it right away, cool down the soup quickly over an ice bath, which will help set the bright green color; reheat it just before serving. You can even freeze individual portions in freezer containers. Or, once spring arrives, serve this soup cold and keep enjoying it on into the summer!

CREAMY PEA SOUP WITH MINT YOGURT Serves 8 MINT YOGURT: 1 cup (250 mL) plain whole-milk, low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt 15 leaves fresh mint, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

CREAMY PEA SOUP: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium-sized organic leek, white and light green parts only, cut lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed of all grit, and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6 cups (1.5 L) organic, low sodium chicken or vegetable stock or broth, plus a little extra as needed 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon honey 20 ounces (600g) frozen organic green petite peas (usually 2 standard-sized bags) Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Small sprigs fresh mint for garnish Up to several hours ahead of time, prepare the mint yogurt: In a nonreactive mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, chopped mint and honey.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

To make the base of the soup, in a large nonreactive saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the leek and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and saute, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the vegetables brown, until the leek has softened, about 4 minutes.

Stir in the stock or broth, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream, squeeze in the juice of the lemon, and add 2 teaspoons of the honey.

Stir in all but about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the peas, reserving those for garnishing. Bring the liquid back to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the sweetness with up to 1 teaspoon more of the honey. Continue boiling until the peas are tender, about 1 minute.

Remove the pan from the stove. In a food processor or blender, working in batches to avoid overfilling, puree the soup, following the manufacturer’s instructions for working carefully with hot liquids; add a little more stock, if necessary, to thin the consistency. As each batch is pureed, pour it into a clean pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

(If you are making the soup ahead, transfer the hot puree to a heatproof bowl set inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice and water, and stir until completely cooled. Cover and refrigerate.)

Before serving, melt the remaining butter with 1 tablespoon stock in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) peas and saute just until heated through, about 3 minutes.

To serve the soup, gently reheat over medium-low heat. Ladle the hot soup into heated serving bowls. Gently slide some peas from a spoon held near the surface of the soup to float them in each bowl. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of the mint yogurt and sprigs of mint.

Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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